My family and I have been coming to Stowe for years to downhill ski, and on this trip we decided to try cross country (and back country) skiing for the first time. Someone recommended that we speak to Drew at the Trapp Family Lodge, and I'm really glad we did. He sat there for at least a half hour and fit my daughters into their boots, and patiently answered all of our questions, and generally steered us in the right direction with regard to equipment, and trails to try. By the end of the day I had decided that cross country skiing was something I would continue to do in the future, and I got my first small taste of back country skiing in the trees and deep powder. Thanks Drew.
The staff is incredibly helpful, friendly and knowledgeable! The lodge is stunning and the snowshoeing was phenomenal.
i did say x-country ski heaven...there were lots of skiers and lots of trail options. However, we were snowshoeing. A great deal less trail options for snowshoers. We snowshoed up to the chapel and then made our way to the cabin for soup. We got off track from the chapel as the map is not really accurate, so the journey was a little longer than expected...about 2 hours to the cabin. Then coming down we decided to try the new trail, black crown markings, this was like coming straight off the mountain, pretty steep, but manageable. Would like the map to represent the snowshoe trails better...descriptions and distance and accuracy in the map would have helped. All that said, this is a beautiful place to envy a winters day...Xcountry skiing or snowshoeing. Will go again next time we are in town.
Fresh snow made the conditions unbeatable. There are miles of trails - groomed and well-marked for skiiers of all levels. We skiied in the morning and then snowshoed up to the cabin in the afternoon. It was a challenging climb, but the hot soup and fresh bread at the cabin made it worth while. Stay on the trails - going even a few inches off can land you in a really deep hole... Be sure to go into the main Trappe Family Lodge a short walk from the ski center. Lovely place.
Loved it. We've visited the trails here several times through the years. This is probably the best cross country skiing in Stowe. The Trappe Family Lodge hotel and restaurant are also excellent. If you stay in the hotel you can ski in-out to the xcountry trails.
I rented skis and received instructions on how to use them without being killed in the process. :-) Had a great time on the trails.
What a wonderful place, the food was excellent; the suite was comfortable, roomy & very clean;and the sleigh ride was just perfect. Of course, we were with a tour group for individual families it may me a little pricey. Their were no skier in our group so I can't comment but there were plenty of slopes around,as well as cross country skiing.
Great skiing, great trails! The skiing lodge was warm with a great European feel. There is a lot to do at the Trapp Family Lodge.
The lodge is named after the Trapp family who moved to Vermont from Austria. I'm sure there's a lot of history behind it. I went with my uncle and two cousins. We didn't go outside but from what I saw on the exterior, it was very fancy. Since it was off season (July) it was almost empty save a few. We took the short sky thingy over to the lodge, but we were unable to take one up the slope because it had already closed for the day. Amazing views and I wish we can go back soon!
The staff here is amazing! They are willing to go wait out of their way to make your trip special. Even as far as holding a snowshoe tour just for you, even though it was cancelled due to lack of popularity.